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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released April 2010
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2010
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus FE-4030, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was revealed 4 months after the FE-4030 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the V-Lux 20 scores versus the FE-4030 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Olympus FE-4030

 V-Lux 20 FE-4030 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 FE-4030 V-Lux 20 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus FE-4030

 V-Lux 20 FE-4030 
ReleasedApril 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the FE-4030.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and FE-4030 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and FE-4030.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus FE-4030 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competitors (218g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
decently wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging factors
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
25
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Olympus FE-4030
 Leica V-Lux 20Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Company Leica Olympus
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Olympus FE-4030
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-04-20 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $779 $130